Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Woodstock, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Woodstock, Illinois is 3.0% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $51,512 in Woodstock, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Woodstock, Illinois is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Woodstock
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. Woodstock, IL
Compared to Box Elder, Woodstock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  34.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher